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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
5
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This sermon views I Peter 3 13 17 4 12 16 and 5 6 10 as guidance for believers facing persecution. It urges Do Not Be Afraid Do Not Be Surprised Do Not Be Ashamed Do Not Worry and Do Not Waver, highlighting Christ as Lord and God as strength.
Church houses Sunday services at usual hours on June 6 with sermons on Religious Emotion and After the War What. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8, Thursday choir practice at 7. Ames Chapel Hobbs morning service at 9 30 conducted by Rev T J Turkington with preaching. Christian Endeavor service at 8 p m.
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of Denton announces a Sunday service on June 6 with Charen School at 10 a m. Morning Prayer and sermon by the Rev. Carl Range at 11 o'clock.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor T S Dixon invites families to Sunday School at 9:30 a m Praise Service at 10 15 a m preaching at 11 o clock Evening service features Young Peoples at 7 30 p m and another preaching at 6 o clock in Williston at 2 30 p m.
The Greensboro Methodist Church led by Rev. R. W. Kirwan offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching services at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Weekly Official Board meetings occur on the first Wednesday at 8 00 p m Sunday School Board meets on the second Wednesday at 8 00 p m The Woman s Society of Christian Service gathers the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m Junior Epworth League meets during the school year on Wednesday at 4 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class holds its last Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m
Rev Irving Lane pastor announces regular worship at Greensboro Baptist Church beginning Sunday morning June 6 in the repaired upper auditorium. Morning services at 9 45, Sunday School 11, preaching 7, B T U 9 00, WMU 8 00 PM. Children’s Day program planned for evening with cordial invitation to all.
Fright 7 45 prayer meeting and Sunday School times at Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro. Catholic masses Sunday May 6 in Denton and Ridgely at 10 and 8 30. Bishop FitzMaurinee conferred confirmation on forty at St Benedict s Ridgely with aides Desmond Leinheiser and Hensel assisting.
A 1943 44 program book titled Youth in a World of Opportunity offers twelve worship services and twelve programs for a girls’ interest group under the Commission on World Friendship. It guides study of Woman’s Society of Christian Service work with Folk songs games recipes and festival ideas for fellowship. A new Fun and Festival is issued this year to replace last year’s popular edition. Availability around June 15 with August deadlines noted for planning the September meeting.
A Mary Baker Eddy reflection warns that evil thoughts and lusts cannot spread if virtue and truth form a strong defense, likening harmful ideas to wandering pollen seeking a lodgement. The saying emphasizes inner moral fortitude over temptation.
A Mary Baker Eddy quote emphasizes steadfast faith and endurance. It asserts that justice is patient, waiting, and that righteousness ultimately secures enduring triumph.
Miss Georgia E Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Pearson of Greensboro wed M Clinton Hughes son of Mr and Mrs J R Hughes of Boyce Virginia at the bride’s home with Rev Ray W Kirwan officiating Best man was Clarence A Pearson A reception followed The couple plan to reside near Washington Other news notes include the funeral of Edward C Carter a Greensboro farmer and license revocation for Alvin Smith to sell beer Also listed are local visits and gatherings through the weekend
At the Peninsula Conference session Caroline Charge was dissolved with Thawley's Church joined with Ridgely Burrsville with Wesley Piney and Ames Hobbs with Denton. Rev T J Turkington of Denton becomes pastor and preaches Sundays at 9 30. Mrs W G Holbrook and Mrs Frances Bennett host W S C meeting with readings and business hour.
Rev D E Wood and wife received a money gift from church members as he moves to Frederica Del The Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club met at Concord Church House May 20 Mrs W G Holbrook to present program next Sunday evening The Wood couple hosted Burrsville guests and Artley B Clark wed Nettie Wooters May 22 Miss Sam Roe visits Stemmer’s Run Mrs Elizabeth Roe Also J WH Dandy visits with sister near Westminster
The Orphans Court heard cases Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Proceedings include inventories and orders to sell for the James Ed Todd and William Penn Willis estates, amended debt lists and distribution matters, and probate actions for George Ford Edward Carter and others. A release was filed for Catherine P. R. Ford. Probate events set for June 5 at 10 30 a m.
Governor Herbert R. O Connor as Honorary Chairman of the Maryland Traffic Safety Commission urges all to learn the new motor vehicle rules. The commission will publish a weekly law section via this newspaper to promote safer driving. Do You Know Every pedestrian rider or animal driver on highways must follow the road rules. penalties and fines apply. Sec. 134.
Maryland passes a Work or Fight Law affecting several counties including Caroline. County Agent George W. Clendaniel oversees the Emergency Extension Farm Labor Office in Denton to help farmers plant and harvest. The law aims to mobilize idle labor and reports may be made to local officers if workers are not gainfully employed.
A Maryland act imposes misdemeanor penalties for able bodied men ages 16 to 60 not working or accepting suitable employment during the current wartime emergency. It defines fine up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to six months and lists exemptions for ongoing work, schooling, and certain occupations. The act applies during wartime with specified counties and provisions for appeals, duration, and termination contingent on peace or state action.
A public reception greeted Rev. A. W. Strickland and his wife at Bethesda Church’s Sunday school room on Monday night. Attending the event were church members and friends, as the community welcomed the newly appointed minister and his spouse.
Gene Autry, famed as Public Cowboy No 1, headlines a Dentonia Theatre program with Boots and Saddles reissue on Saturday June 5 plus Truck Busters about cross country truck drivers on Saturday June 6 and Air Force Army film June 10 and 11, highlighting wartime themes and frontier heroism.
A Dentonia Theatre program promotes two features for Monday and Tuesday June 7 and 8. Moon and Six Pence stars George Sanders and Herbert Marshall, screening at 8:45 one show. The Desperadoes with Randolph Scott and Glenn Ford screens in technicolor at regular admission, with showtimes at 7 and 10.
Caroline County Health Department schedules three typhoid vaccination clinics in June at Jonestown Mt. Zion and Goldsboro. Those with three doses in the past year need only a single shot this time. Unimmunized individuals should attend all three clinics for protection.
A playful poem praising Uncle Sam as the speaker's favorite relative. It humorously notes his strict rules such as three pairs of shoes per person per year, and his guidance on fashion, food, and thrift, while celebrating the wisdom and grand nature of the figure.
Rev W M Lister from Huntington West Virginia writes praising the Journal after its new dress and updated form. He recalls reading since age ten and commends the paper for clarity range and content serving thousands of readers.
Queen Anne social notes record residents returning home from visits and hosting duties. Mrs. George M. Shower and daughter Elizabeth returned to Taneytown after a week with Mrs. Diggans and Mrs. Mulliken. Bernard Sparks Jr. visited family in Baltimore and Denton. Committees formed for the June Queen Anne Community Club meeting. Mrs. Fred B. Sylvester hosted the local W S C S with Eleanor Flowers and Anne Smith visiting from Baltimore. Louise Blades stayed with Aunt Sydney Pinder in Denton. Toddler Louise is among several local guests as Baltimore visitors frequent the Moore tourist home. Byron Barton and T L Reynolds visit from Baltimore and back. Enolia Sinclair spent days in Baltimore.
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